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Employee Choice Grants program is sponsored by Charles Schwab Foundation. The Charles Schwab Foundation's Employee Choice Grants program empowers employees to nominate and vote for nonprofit organizations to receive grants in their local communities.
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Charles Schwab Foundation Puts Employees Nationwide in Charge of $1 Million in Community Grants This is a paid press release. Contact the press release distributor directly with any enquiries.
Charles Schwab Foundation Puts Employees Nationwide in Charge of $1 Million in Community Grants Wed 26 August 2026 at 8:00 am GMT-4 3 min read Employee-led initiative awards grants to 84 nonprofits as voting program expands to Schwab's entire U.S. employee base Charles Schwab Foundation awarded a total of $1 million to 84 nonprofits supporting human services, animal welfare, health and medical needs, housing and hunger relief, among other causes.
Employees across all Schwab employment centers nominated and voted for grant recipients, with an average grant of approximately $12,000. The Employee Choice Grants program empowers employees to help direct charitable giving to organizations making a difference in the communities where they live and work.
WESTLAKE, Texas, August 26, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--Charles Schwab Foundation has expanded its Employee Choice Grants program nationwide, empowering employees across the company to direct a total of $1 million in grants to 84 nonprofit organizations serving their local communities.
The expansion generated the highest number of participating employees since the program was piloted in 2024 and gives more employees a role in determining how Foundation funding supports local needs.
Employees submitted 1,412 nominations for nonprofit organizations supporting a range of community needs, including human services, animal welfare, health and medical needs, youth development and education, housing, and hunger relief, among other causes. From those nominations, 167 organizations advanced to employee voting, with 84 ultimately selected to receive grants.
Employees across all Schwab employment centers participated in the program, helping direct $12,000 on average to each grant recipient. "Our employees know their communities and the organizations making a difference in them," said Kristine Dixon, Executive Director, Charles Schwab Foundation.
"Expanding Employee Choice Grants nationwide gives every employee an opportunity to bring that local knowledge into our grantmaking and help direct funding to causes they care about." Among the recipients are: Avenge Pediatric Cancer Foundation , an Orlando nonprofit that raises funds for pediatric cancer research, provides care packages to children undergoing treatment, and advocates for increased public investment in the field.
The organization was created to honor a young girl whose battle with cancer inspired its mission to support other children and families facing the disease. Freedom Service Dogs of America is a Colorado-based nonprofit that trains and places service dogs with veterans, first responders, children with autism, and individuals with mobility challenges.
In recognition of Schwab's support, the organization recently named a future service dog, Blue, in honor of Schwab employees. Mama's Kitchen is a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides free, medically tailored meals and nutrition services to individuals and families affected by critical illnesses. The organization delivers more than 800,000 meals annually across San Diego County with the support of hundreds of volunteers.
Employee Choice Grants is part of Charles Schwab Foundation's broader community giving strategy and gives employees a direct role in guiding grants to nonprofits serving their communities. Charles Schwab Foundation is an independent nonprofit public benefit corporation, funded by The Charles Schwab Corporation and classified by the IRS as a charity under section 501(c)3.
Its mission is to help people of all backgrounds achieve brighter futures by advancing financial literacy and fostering stronger communities. More information is available at www. schwabmoneywise.
com/foundation . View source version on businesswire. com: https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations supporting human services, animal welfare, health and medical needs, housing and hunger relief, and other causes, as nominated and voted upon by Charles Schwab employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $12,000 (average grant, total program $1 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Employee Choice Grants program is funded by Charles Schwab Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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